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Planning your trip to Shell Beach
WHERE TO STAY
The Cliffs Resort, 2757 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach; (800) 826-7827, www.cliffsresort.com.
The hotel website lists the average nightly rate as $175 to $350. Less expensive rooms have non-ocean or partial-ocean views, while the most expensive rates are for oceanfront suites. The Cliffs also offers specials and package deals.
WHERE TO EAT
DePalo & Sons, 2665-L Shell Beach Road, Shell Beach, (805) 773-1589. Upscale neighborhood deli and market near Cliffs Resort. Ideal for beach picnics.
TO LEARN MORE
Pismo Beach Visitors Information Center, (800) 443-7778, www.classiccalifornia.com.
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